Sheffield Wednesday picked up three points on the road, beating Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 to continue a bright start to the League One season. Jamal Lowe was the Owls' standout figure, getting on the scoresheet and speaking afterwards about the self-belief driving his performances.

Lowe leads the charge

The forward has wasted no time finding his rhythm in the third tier. Lowe's goal at Adams Park was his contribution to a result that underlines Wednesday's intent at the top end of the table. Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield after the final whistle, Lowe kept his message simple: "I feel confident."

That confidence is showing. Early-season form can be deceptive, but a player who arrives at matches believing the ball is going in tends to make things happen. Lowe did exactly that against a Wycombe side that made the Owls work for the three points.

A hard-fought victory

Wednesday did not have it all their own way at Adams Park. Wycombe pulled a goal back to make the closing stages uncomfortable, and the hosts pressed for an equaliser. The Owls held on, though, and the three points moved them further into contention in what looks like shaping up to be a competitive League One campaign.

For Wycombe, the defeat stings. Gareth Ainsworth's side have been busy in the transfer window and will expect better as the season develops, but conceding twice at home leaves them with work to do. They can take some encouragement from refusing to lie down after falling two goals behind, yet a third consecutive point dropped here will sharpen the need for a response.

Wednesday building momentum

Sheffield Wednesday have made a habit of grinding out results on the road in recent seasons, and this win fits that pattern. The Owls are a squad with genuine quality at League One level, and when forwards such as Lowe are in this kind of form, they carry a real threat from multiple areas of the pitch.

The team's ability to control a match when in front, and to see out tight games, speaks to an experienced group that knows what it takes to win promotion. Those qualities will matter far more in March and April than they do in September, but building the habit early matters.

Lowe's contributions are part of a wider picture of a side that looks organised and purposeful. The front third is functioning, the defensive shape is solid enough to withstand a Wycombe comeback attempt, and the points are being collected.

What comes next

Both clubs face a packed schedule ahead as League One fixtures pile up through September. Wycombe will need to arrest any slide quickly; the third tier offers little breathing room for sides that string together poor runs. Wednesday, meanwhile, will want to keep Lowe fit and firing as they chase a place among the automatic promotion positions.

Three points away from home, a goalscorer talking about confidence, and a result that maintains momentum. For Sheffield Wednesday, it is exactly the kind of September afternoon they were looking for.

Frequently asked

What was the score in Sheffield Wednesday vs Wycombe Wanderers?
Sheffield Wednesday won 2-1 away at Wycombe Wanderers in their League One fixture.
Did Jamal Lowe score for Sheffield Wednesday?
Yes, Jamal Lowe was on the scoresheet for Sheffield Wednesday in the 2-1 win at Wycombe, and spoke afterwards about feeling confident in his early-season form.
How are Sheffield Wednesday doing in League One this season?
Wednesday have made a positive start to the League One season, picking up a 2-1 away win at Wycombe among their early results.